Google announced that the lock will be replaced by a new “tune” icon with the release of Chrome 117 in September to help users better understand what its actual purpose is.

Those interested in getting acquainted with the tune logo can do so in Chrome Canary by enabling Chrome Refresh 2023. Google will also replace the icon on Android at the same time.

Google has long wanted to replace the lock icon in Chrome's address bar, and it's finally proceeding with those plans later this year ...

Google says it will roll out the new icon with Chrome 117, which is set to launch in September, 2023. But folks running beta, dev, or canary channel builds of Chrome may be able to see it sooner.

Google is replacing the lock icon in Chrome because you probably don't know what it means.

Concern that the Chrome browser lock icon is misleading leads to replacement with a more neutral one ...

If you don’t want to wait, you can test the new icon now in Chrome Canary by enabling Chrome Refresh 2023 at chrome://flags#chrome-refresh-2023.

Google has announced a big change to its Chrome browser this month announcing that from version 117 the browser will no longer feature the lock icon when a site loads over HTTPS. Initially added ...

Google Chrome's redesigned 117 version to be released in September will feature a new "tune" icon on its web browser that will replace the lock icon on the URL bar.

Google Chrome To replace it, the team behind Chrome is working on a version of tune icon (pictured at right) that encourages people to click and check for vital privacy and security information.

The lock icon has been confusing Chrome's legions of users and is set to be replaced. Here is why Google Chrome is replacing its unnecessary lock icon.

Google will retire Chrome’s HTTPS padlock icon because no one knows what it means Google says only 11% of users understand "the precise meaning of the lock icon." ...